South Africa raided a U.S. refugee center in detaining American staff processing Afrikaner refugee claims, sparking diplomatic tensions.

South African police raided a U.S. refugee processing center in December 2024, briefly detaining American staff handling applications from white Afrikaner refugees. The U.S. State Department confirmed the search, calling it unwarranted interference with official duties, while South Africa cited national security without providing full details. The incident strained diplomatic relations, raising concerns over diplomatic immunity and international refugee policy, with both nations engaged in talks to resolve the matter by late December 2025.